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"The more you know, the more you know you don't know." -Aristotle
Ronard David Maniquiz Bagtasos is a Registered Nurse who graduated from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He has worked for almost 2 years as a nurse and is now studying Medicine. He was born in Jolo, Sulu but was raised in Zamboanga City. He is a Protestant. The quote above, he said, is one of his favorite quotes because it helps keep him grounded and it reminds him that learning lasts a lifetime.
"The more you know, the more you know you don't know." -Aristotle
Ronard David Maniquiz Bagtasos is a Registered Nurse who graduated from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He has worked for almost 2 years as a nurse and is now studying Medicine. He was born in Jolo, Sulu but was raised in Zamboanga City. He is a Protestant. The quote above, he said, is one of his favorite quotes because it helps keep him grounded and it reminds him that learning lasts a lifetime.
"Persevere"
Aldous John Agustin. 20 years old — youngest in the batch, in fact. A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Ateneo De Zamboanga University. He is approachable person, constant thinker and observer f his sorroundings. Kind of like "The Thinker" statue. He is fond of listening to a wide variety of music, playing board games and video games. Believes that every hardship in life is another way of God giving you a lesson to further strengthen you as a person. And with that mindset,
I become stronger by the day.
“Be patient. What was written for you was written by the Greatest of Writers.”
Winurcylyne Salih Wahid-Jalani is a 25 years old Muslimah, Married, and a native of Sulu. She has two kids — Hana, 5 years old, and Yusuf,
1 year old. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy of San Pedro College, Davao City. She is a registered Pharmacist. A Friendly, Outspoken, Driven Optimist. An Aesthete of the arts of Baking and Videography. Firm believer in the quote above for it reminds her of the beauty of Sabr and Tawakkul, of Patience and Trust. It deviates her from the pain and delusion of this Dunya, and it guarantees that all affairs are managed by the Creator.
"Verily, with every hardship comes ease"
Fatima Khutiba Wahab, a native of Tongsinah, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. She grew up having a simple but comfortable life. Scarcity in water, poor electricity and crossing the sea to go to school had been her life for the past 16 years before she came to Zamboanga City for college. Life was hard but it did not stop her from pursuing what she dreamt for. She took up medical technology before she proceeded to medicine. Her mother inspired her to become a medtech and is her constant motivator to always study hard. Her mother is the person who gives light when she is at her darkest. It was a tough journey but it taught her how to be strong and contented with what she had. Hoping for more adventures, experiences and memories to keep in the future.
"Forward."
Shanaya Baliah. 21. Half woman, half warrior. Laid back but motivated. Delicate and strong. She majored in BS Biology for her undergraduate course in University of the Philippines Cebu and is now in pursuit of the MD,MPH after her name. She has a penchant for all things artsy and appreciates good music regardless of their genre. She enjoys talking about film and science. In her wildest dreams, she wants to become a space doctor. The best form of service for her, is service for the people. Lagi't lagi para sa bayan, a value her former university has inculcated in her.
"You are filled with determination."
Candeline 'Candy' Galvan is a 21 year old woman who likes to spend her time reading and writing anything that catches her interest. A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Ateneo de Zamboanga University, she continues her education in medicine in hopes of becoming someone who is both knowledgeable and capable in dealing with health problems present in her country.
"And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely......." (Quran 5:32)
Yousef T. Naeem. 20. A person of many interests and readily adventurous who is always ready for a challenge. Magna Cum Laude Graduate of BS Nursing from Western Mindanao State University.
He has is currently pursueing his MD, MPH degree in Ateneo de Zamboanga School of Medicine. A strong believer in the approach "Always try your best to do what's best, and to Allah (God) leave the rest". He developed this approach from the experiences he faced but mostly from the lessons which others taught him.
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